Convert gigawatt to attowatt
Please provide values below to convert gigawatt [GW] to attowatt [aW], or Convert attowatt to gigawatt.
1 GW = 1.0000e+27 aW. To convert gigawatt to attowatt, multiply the value by 1.0000e+27; to go the other way, divide by it (1 aW = 1.0000e-27 GW). Both units measure power and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 GW = 1.0000e+27 aW
- 1 aW = 1.0000e-27 GW
- 10 GW = 1.0000e+28 aW
- 100 GW = 1.0000e+29 aW
How to Convert Gigawatt to Attowatt
1 GW = 1e+27 aW
Example: convert 15 GW to aW:
15 GW = 15 × 1e+27 aW = 1.5e+28 aW
Gigawatt to Attowatt Conversion Table
| gigawatt | attowatt |
|---|---|
| 1 GW | 1.0000e+27 aW |
| 2 GW | 2.0000e+27 aW |
| 3 GW | 3.0000e+27 aW |
| 5 GW | 5.0000e+27 aW |
| 10 GW | 1.0000e+28 aW |
| 20 GW | 2.0000e+28 aW |
| 50 GW | 5.0000e+28 aW |
| 100 GW | 1.0000e+29 aW |
| 500 GW | 5.0000e+29 aW |
| 1000 GW | 1.0000e+30 aW |
Gigawatt
A gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to one billion watts, used to measure large-scale electrical power generation or consumption.
History/Origin
The gigawatt was introduced as part of the metric system's adoption for expressing large power quantities, particularly in the context of electrical engineering and energy projects, becoming widely used in the 20th century with the growth of large power plants and national grids.
Current Use
Gigawatts are commonly used today to quantify the capacity of power plants, energy production, and national or regional power consumption levels, especially in the context of renewable energy projects and large-scale infrastructure.
Attowatt
An attowatt (aW) is a unit of power equal to 10^-18 watts, representing an extremely small amount of power.
History/Origin
The attowatt is part of the SI prefix system introduced to denote very small quantities, with 'atto-' representing 10^-18. It has been used mainly in scientific contexts to measure minuscule power levels.
Current Use
The attowatt is rarely used in practical applications but may be referenced in scientific research involving extremely low power measurements, such as in quantum physics or nanotechnology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 gigawatt in attowatt?
1 gigawatt (GW) = 1.0000e+27 attowatt (aW).
How do you convert gigawatt to attowatt?
Multiply the gigawatt value by 1.0000e+27. For example, 25 GW × 1.0000e+27 = 2.5000e+28 aW.
What is 10 gigawatt in attowatt?
10 GW = 1.0000e+28 aW.
Which unit is larger, the gigawatt or the attowatt?
The gigawatt is the larger unit: 1 GW = 1.0000e+27 aW.